December 29
2026-12-29
FOCAL POINT:
By the example of love of Community we give witness to the fact that Christ is alive and present in the world today.

Deceased:
Fr. Gary Palangio, 2016, Kitchener, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Fabio de Siqueira Fonseca, 1970, Brazil

For ever greater fidelity to our religious vows and to the charism and mission of the Congregation.
For a spirit of hope as we approach a new year.
For all deceased members of the Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The family is the setting in which a new life is not only born but also welcomed as a gift of God.” (Amoris Laetitia, 166)

December 30
2026-12-30
FOCAL POINT:
Resurrectionists strive, with the help of God, to remove from their lives anything that can separate them from God.

Deceased:
Fr. Anthony Fischer, 1939, London, Canada
Fr. Wilfrid Zettel, 1984, Hamilton, Canada
Br. Clifford Bringleson, 2012, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. Krzysztof Wojcicki, 2013, Skierniewice, Poland

For living and deceased parents of member of the Congregation.
For living and deceased benefactors of the Congregation.
For blessings on all families.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A mother joins with God to bring forth the miracle of new life.” (Amoris Laetitia, 168)

Saint Sylvester I
2026-12-31
FOCAL POINT:
The Congregation is a faith community, in which each member is shown the same love and acceptance which he enjoys from God.

Deceased:
Br. Aloysius Jeske, 1906, Chicago, USA
Fr. Walenty Khaun, 1917, Mentorella, Italy
Br. Andrzej Szafranko, 1943, Rome, Italy
Br. Peter Durkota, 1957, North Bay, Canada
Fr. Andrew Kloska, 1987, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Br. Christopher Trimpe, 1960, USA
Fr. Daniel Szkubera, 1985, Poland

In thanksgiving for the graces received during the past year, and for further graces in the year ahead.
For all those who have died this past year.
For all popes, and especially Saint Sylvester I whom we honour today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“If a family is centered on Christ, he will unify and illumine its entire life.” (Amoris Laetitia, 317)

Mary, the Holy Mother of God - World Day of Peace
2027-01-01
FOCAL POINT:
“We desire to be faithful to the grace received by our Founders, a grace we now share by our call to the Congregation of the Resurrection.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Wladyslaw Witkowski, 1998, Paris, France
Br. Michal Buchert, 1958. Vienna, Austria
Br. Clarence Gregory, 2001, Kitchener, Ontario
Fr. Wladyslaw Piaskowski, 2009, Poznan, Poland
Birthdays:
Fr. Steven Thoma, 1963, USA
Fr. Mieczyslaw Mlynarczyk, 1967, Poland
Cl. Leonsi Simoni Ignasi, 1995, Tanzania

For our Congregation, that throughout this year our Risen Lord may help us to know and fulfill the will of God.
For God’s blessings upon family, relatives, friends and benefactors through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God.
For continued blessings on all those who exercise leadership in the Congregation of the Resurrection.
May the transforming power of God’s love bring peace to our world and to our hearts.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Mary intercedes on our behalf for the graces we need to live out our call to be disciples of Jesus by living the Paschal Mystery, and She serves as a source of support and encouragement for us in a manner that surpasses that of all other members of the communion of saints.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 194)

Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
2027-01-02
FOCAL POINT:
“We recognize certain truths to be especially important for our life and work as Resurrectionists because they give expression to this grace and call.” (Charism Statement)

Birthdays:
Fr. James Link, 1949, Kentucky
Fr. Gregoria Stachowiak, 1956, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Janik, 1980, Poland

For the Holy Catholic Church, our Holy Father and for our Bishops.
For peace in the world.
In thanksgiving for the theologians St. Basil, the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We Resurrectionists are called to be men of hope – a hope founded on God’s unconditional love, ongoing conversion (personal resurrection) and, ultimately, our participation in Christ’s resurrection and glory.” (A Vision of Hope, 9)

January 3
2027-01-03
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that God’s love for us is merciful and unfailing. We have not earned His love.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Thomas Roszyk, 1926, Chicago, USA
Fr. Jozef Ziemba, 1938, Krakow, Poland
Br. Christo Gogorov, 1953, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Fr. John Nowak, 2022, Chicago, USA
Birthdays:
Fr. Eugene Szarek, 1941, USA
Fr. Andrzej Pakula, 1963, Poland
Fr. Pawel Kruczek, 1980, Poland

For our Congregation and our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
For our benefactors living and deceased.
For the Societies of the Holy Name of Jesus who promote reverence for Jesus.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Hope is founded on the unconditional love of God, which is expressed in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus and has as its object our own resurrection and that of society, and, ultimately, the full sharing in Christ’s resurrection.” (Vision of Hope, 3)

January 4
2027-01-04
FOCAL POINT:
“We are nothing, have nothing, and can do nothing without God.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Marco Jafrate, 1924, Rome, Italy

For our country, and for all civil leaders.
For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
That this season of Christmas may be a graced time to fully experience the Incarnation of the Lord.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our Charism also calls us to work with other groups: lay, clerical and religious. These groups are seen as collaborators and not as competitors and subservients.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 182)

The Epiphany of the Lord
2027-01-05
FOCAL POINT:
“We are attracted to evil. We are sinners. Yet, God continues to draw us to Himself.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Karol Kobrzynski, 1905, Rome, Italy
Fr. Lawrence Kurlandski, 1990, Chicago, USA

For our members in the missions: Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania.
For those who pray for us and for our ministries.
May the star of the Epiphany guide us to a closer relationship with the Lord.
That through the intercession of all the faithful departed Resurrectionists, our parishioners and parish ministers may work together to form vibrant communities of faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Encourage the faithful to pray for the missions, the intention of missionaries and where possible, to create missionary prayer groups for the mission.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 13)

January 6
2027-01-06
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that in His love the Father calls us to conversion: to personal resurrection in union with Jesus, to a new life filled with the power of His Spirit.” (Charism Statement)

First Vows:
Bp. Robert Kurtz, 1959, USA
Br. Edward Jaszkowski, 1960, Final 1965, USA
Fr. Joseph Malczyk, 1961, USA
Br. William Hallas, 1967, Final 1972, USA
Fr. C. Frank Phillips, 1970, USA
Fr. Rafal Wasilewski, 2008, USA
Fr. Delwyn Haroldson, 2009, USA

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For continued blessings on the Congregation of the Resurrection in this new year.
For the Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches who begin the celebration of Christmas today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Nostalgia for a past that was rich in vocations and impressive achievements must not prevent you from seeing the life that the Lord is causing to bloom, today too, in your midst.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)

St. Andre Bessette
2027-01-07
FOCAL POINT:
“With Jesus, we die to ourselves when we surrender our lives to the Father, renouncing anything that separates us from Him.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Alfonse Eicheldinger, 1983, Guelph, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Ivan Hamburg, 1981, Poland
Fr. Rafal Wasilewski, 1982, USA
Cl. Tiago Santos Teixeira, 2002, Brazil

For our deceased members, Apostles of the Resurrection, benefactors, and for all the faithful departed, and for the one who will die first among us.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
May the gift of hospitality, modeled to us by Saint Brother Andre, guide our lives and our ministry.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Be men who, moved by faith in the God of history and of life, proclaims the coming of the dawn amid the darkness of the night.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)

January 8
2027-01-08
FOCAL POINT:
“The power of the Spirit forms Christ in us, and moves us to respond with love to the Father’s great love for us.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Edmund Przybyla, 1980, Gdansk, Poland

Birthday:
Fr. Michal Kruszewski, 1983, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Gregory Helminski, 1977, USA
Fr. C. Frank Phillips, 1977, USA

For increased fidelity to our vows and the spirit of our founders.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For our deceased benefactors, friends and family members.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Be men capable of proclaiming, with the boldness born of the Spirit, that Jesus Christ is alive and is Lord.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)

January 9
2027-01-09
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that God calls us to live together as brothers – sharing the gifts that we have received, supporting one another, praying and working together for His glory.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Francis Mierzwa, 1911, Chicago, USA
Fr. Jozef Rozalczak, 1976, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Zbigniew Wesierski, 2021, Zlocieniec, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Marek Flasinski, 1963, Poland
Fr. Marcio Correa Mendes, 1980, Brazil

For fidelity to our community charism and traditions.
For the Sisters of the Resurrection.
For all deceased Resurrectionists.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“This invitation to be loved by God originates in God’s loving creation of each human person, continues in God’s loving provision of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, and reaches an apogee in God’s loving call to a distinct state of life.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 11)

January 10
2027-01-10
FOCAL POINT:
“God has called us to BE a community, which is a living sign of the Gospel values of justice, truth and love.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Adrian Kaczynski, 1924, Chicago, USA
Fr. Wladyslaw Hormanski, 1977, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Ludwik Jurzak, 1981, Kety, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Raymond Reitzel, 1935, Canada
Fr. Kazimierz Zaranski, 1951, Poland

For the church, our Holy Father, and for the bishops whose dioceses we serve.
For the sick, the suffering and those who are lonely.
For those who were our formation directors, living and deceased.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A religious community achieves its goals of being a faith community only if the members have an active relationship with the Lord, manifesting this relationship in their life together, and assisting one another to deeper relationships with God.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 156)

January 11
2027-01-11
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that God calls us to work together for the resurrection of society, bringing His life and love to all.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Szymon Walukanis, 1918, Krakow, Poland
Br. John Sojda, 1951, Oshkosh, USA
Fr. Jerome Klingsporn, 1977, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Franciszek Lechowicz, 2000, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Witold Hryniewicki, 2011, Gdansk, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Hieronim Doering, 1965, Poland

For our Congregation and our superiors, especially our own local superior.
For vocations to our Congregation.
For those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Spirit is calling you too, Brothers of the Resurrection, to be men who set out, to be an institute on the move towards every human periphery, wherever the light of the Gospel needs to be brought.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)

The Baptism of the Lord
2027-01-12
FOCAL POINT:
“That we may work together for the resurrection of society through our personal witness, through the witness of our life in Community, and through our community apostolates, primarily through parish work and teaching.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Jozef Gruca, 1993, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Jan Marian Traczynski, 2014, Krakow, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. Michal Kruszewski, 2008, Poland

For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the gift of wisdom for our superiors.
For the Notre Dame Sisters of Montreal as they celebrate the anniversary of the death of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, their foundress.
For a deeper awareness of our baptismal committee to be priest, prophet and king.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Spirit is calling you to be seekers of the face of God wherever it is to be found: not in the tombs – but where it lives – in the community and in mission.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)

St. Hilary
2027-01-13
FOCAL POINT:
“This also requires that we build, and teach others to build, a Christian community in which all can experience the hope, joy and peace of Christ’s Resurrection.” (Charism Statement)

For our country, for peace and prosperity.
For blessings upon the members of our local house.
For St. Hilary, Doctor of the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Now we are called to be a witness of the presence of the Risen Lord to the world, especially through our proclamation of God’s unconditional love for us, which is revealed more clearly in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1)

January 14
2027-01-14
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. John Kruszynski, 1917, Tucson, USA

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For all those who have separated themselves from the community, for whatever reason.
For blessings upon our parishioners, students and co-workers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“By referring to Mary as Mother of the Congregation our community tradition wishes to recognize that She is interested in our welfare and assists us, individually and communally, to fulfill our vocational goals.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 194)

January 15
2027-01-15
FOCAL POINT:
“God loves each of us with a personal, unconditional love.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Br. Enrico Pacilli, 1906, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Fr. Bronislaus Cieslak, 1927, Chicago, USA
Br. Giuseppe Ceccarelli, 1955, Rome, Italy
Fr. William Borho, 1977, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. Norbert Lavigne, 1992, Hamilton, Canada
Fr. Kazimierz Kryzel, 2018, Koscierzyna, Poland

For our deceased members and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For all the faithful departed.
For blessings on all families and especially for those families struggling to survive.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“To be a Resurrectionist means to be men of hope, and thus men of the Paschal Mystery. Therefore, we must be committed to daily dying and rising with Christ, who is our source of hope.” (Continuing A Vision of Hope, 17)

St. Anthony
2027-01-17
FOCAL POINT:
“It is in the Paschal Mystery that we are reconciled to the Father, united in the one body of Christ and enlivened with the life of the Spirit.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Marian Kaleth, 1996, Burlington, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Bogdan Bareja, 1977, Poland

For all novice masters, their associates and novices.
For postulants, affiliates and associates.
In thanksgiving for the example of prayer and a life of solitude that St. Anthony modeled for us.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Paschal Mystery … assures us that God will do the improbable and impossible if we share in his life and grace.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 4)

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th to 25th)
2027-01-18
FOCAL POINT:
“Our personal participation in the Paschal Mystery begins with our conversion, the acceptance of the Lord Jesus as our personal Saviour, and our union with Him in Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Albert Zinger, 1948, Kitchener, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Henryk Krajewski, 1959, Poland
Fr. Paulo Solak, 1963, Poland

For rectors of students and their assistants, as well as the students committed to their care.
For the spiritual directors of our seminarians.
For those who asked us to pray for them.
For unity among all Christian denominations.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Paschal Mystery or process of conversion involved dying and penance as well as celebration and glorification.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 113)

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-01-19
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“Our conversion is a dynamic, lifelong process. We will constantly die to self (self-will, self-love, self-activity) in order to rise by the power of the Holy Spirit to a new life of love in Christ.” (Con. 1)

For our vocation directors and their associates, and for vocations to our Congregation.
For victims of war, the displaced, the poor and the hungry.
For peace in our world.
That all Christians may fulfill their responsibility to work for Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our vocation to religious life is a specific instance in which God invites us in a particular way to deepen the loving relationship between Himself and us.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 12)

Sts. Fabian and Sabastian
2027-01-20
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“A similar life-long process is involved in our coming to know God’s unconditional love for each of us as the most fundamental fact of our lives.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Br. Giuseppe Maiorani, 1901, Mentorella, Italy
Fr. Anthony Mayer, 1982, Kitchener, Canada

For all those involved in retreat work, especially with young people.
For all of those who are in the process of discerning a vocation.
In thanksgiving for St. Fabian who shepherded our Church as Pope, and for St. Sabastian who gave his life for the faith through martyrdom.
For an end to all divisions that separate Christians one from another.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Consecrated life is based on a relationship with Jesus who expresses the limitless love of God for us. Thus, religious choose to live the vows because of Jesus; they choose to model their life on the Paschal Mystery because Jesus did so.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 121)

St. Agnes
2027-01-21
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“We experience our nothingness without God. We know the misery of our inherited weakness and corruption, which results from our personal sins.” (Con. 1)

For all of those who work in the parish apostolate, together with permanent deacons, lay ministers and catechists.
May the power of God’s Holy Word inspire and guide our lives.
In thanksgiving for the example of virginity, and the gift of martyrdom, given to us by St. Agnes.
May the message of the Resurrection unite all Christians in a common faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We will build team ministry among priests, deacons, brothers, other religious and lay pastoral ministers.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 3)

St. Vincent
2027-01-22
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“This knowledge [of our nothingness, misery and corruption] leads to a new experience of God’s love, because He is ready to forgive and to come to our aid.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Valentino Lanciotti, 1927, Rome, Italy

For all those who work in the educational apostolate, the lay teachers, staff and students.
For vocations to our Congregation.
For those who gave their life for the faith, and today we recognize the martyrdom of St. Vincent.
For the Holy Church and for unity among all Christians.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our personal conversion and death to sin becomes for others the most potent invitation to follow the Risen Christ.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 1)

January 23
2027-01-23
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“Our renewed experience of God’s unconditional love leads to a recognition of our own unworthiness. This paschal dynamic continues throughout our whole life.” (Con. 1)

Deceased
Fr. Bronislaw Przewlocki, 1897, Bandera, USA
Fr. Marion Gienko, 1998, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Piotr Przywecki, 1961, Poland

For our general, provincial and regional curia’s.
For the provinces, regions and houses directly dependent on our superior general.
That through the intercession of the saints, our dearly beloved sick may be healed and strengthened in their journeys.
For the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we strive for greater Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The principles of the Paschal Mystery are used as a guide for what is happening in the lives of both the members and those they touch in their apostolates.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 178)

St. Francis de Sales
2027-01-24
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“As Resurrectionists we will strive to witness to the transforming power of God’s love, not only in our own personal lives, but also in community life.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. William Vincent Kloepfer, 1925, Kitchener, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Stephen Glab, 1954, USA
Fr. Jan Dziechciar, 1961, Poland

For provincial and regional commissions, and for our international commissions.
For our benefactors, living and deceased.
In thanksgiving for the deep faith and gentle pastoral care which St. Francis de Sales modeled for us.
That the transforming power of God’s love may lead to ever greater Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Risen One calls us together in community to sit at his feet and be nourished as his disciples, not for our own sake, but so that, like Mary Magdalene, he may send us out to witness to the transforming power of God’s love.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 10)

Conversion of St. Paul
2027-01-25
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“We will allow this love to overcome the fears and heal the wounds that keep us isolated from one another so that we can become a true community of disciples united in mind and heart.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Casimir Tadla, 2016, Des Plaines, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Stefan Duda, 1935, Poland
Fr. Marian Szablewski, 1940, Poland
Fr. Gabriel Koch, 1976, Poland

For the church, our Holy Father and our bishops, especially our local bishop.
On this feast of the conversion of St. Paul, we pray for our own ongoing conversion.
For all who have died.
For the grace of St. Paul to inspire us in our efforts for Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We are called to form communities of the Risen Christ and from them we are sent out into the world. Therefore, great care should be made to preserve our common life while we respond to the apostolic needs of today.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 10)

Word of God Sunday (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
2027-01-26
FOCAL POINT:
“In our apostolic life, we will urge others to a renewal of their lives, which will lead eventually to the resurrection of society.” (Con.1)

Deceased:
Fr. Basili Garufalov, 1943, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Fr. Jerome Arnold, 1981, Brantford, Canada
Fr. Ernest Socha, 1995, Chicago, USA
Fr. Vern Brunning, 2007, Cambridge, Canada
Br. Harry Chisholm, 2014, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Lech Wycichowski, 2022, Hamilton, Canada

For our Congregation, our apostolates, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
For all the members of our local house.
On this Lord’s Day let us be open to the movement of the Spirit in our lives and the power of the Eucharist to transform our lives.
On this Sunday, dedicated to the Word of God, may the Word of God enrich and strengthen us in our lives of faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our leadership in the parish should encourage our people to recognize, accept, and use well their God-given gifts in the service of God and the Church.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 3)

St. Angela Merici
2027-01-27
FOCAL POINT:
“We will proclaim the Paschal Mystery in our apostolates through preaching and teaching the certainty of God’s love for each of us and His will to save us by uniting us to the death and resurrection of Jesus.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Br. Francesco Moron, 1873, Rome, Italy
Fr. John Klek, 1995, Chicago, USA

For our country, and for all civil rulers.
For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the Company of St. Ursula, founded by St. Angela Merici, whose ministry is the education of women.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As Resurrectionists, we embrace the Paschal Mystery by which we strive to die to self and rise with Christ in order to more fully live the life of Christ.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 1)

St. Thomas Aquinas
2027-01-28
FOCAL POINT:
“We will proclaim the Paschal Mystery by carefully prepared celebrations of the Easter Triduum and every Sunday as the day of the Risen Lord.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Henryk Mloczkowski, 2000, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Jozef Dolina, 2011, Warsaw, Poland
Fr. Frederick Ciesla, 2016, Glenview, USA

For our members in the mission: in Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania.
For vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially vocations to our own Congregation.
May the example of St. Thomas Aquinas inspire us to deepen our knowledge of the Sacred Scriptures.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Members of our Province who minister in parishes and related pastoral outreach will make the Paschal Mystery a central value for their personal, community and ministerial lives.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 1)
